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did not compare with the Melbourne Gardens; and he felt sure that 
the Hon. Mr. Grimwade would bring back many interesting facts 
connected with Zoological Gardens generally. 
Major Purchas seconded the motion. He stated that busy men 
generally found time to attend to all their duties, and so it was 
with Mr. Grimwade, who was always at his post, and had done 
much for the Society. He felt sure they could not find anyone who 
would fill the position of President more ably, or take more interest 
in the duties of the office, and he warmly seconded Mr. Grimwade’s 
nomination. 
The Hon. Senator Best also warmly approved of Mr. Grimwade’s 
re-election. He felt sure he was the right man in the right place, 
and that he would continue to be of great use to the Society. 
The motion was put to the meeting by Mr. Godfrey, and carried 
by acclamation. 
The Hon. Mr. Grimwade returned thanks for the honour done to 
him by his colleagues in re-electing him for the third time to the 
position of President of the Society. He had always taken a great 
interest in its affairs, and he should continue to do so, for it was a 
pleasure to be connected with a Society which was so well managed, 
and which afforded so much pleasure to the public, as evidenced by 
the large attendance. He was about to visit England and the 
Continent, and while absent would do all in his power to advance 
the interests of the Society. He might be able to negotiate some 
exchanges of stock which might be beneficial to the Melbourne 
Gardens; and his esteemed colleague, Colonel Rede, might be sure 
he would do all he could to obtain some animals for our collection 
which he had so long advocated. The Gardens and the collection 
had made steady progress during the past year, and they seemed to 
be admired by all who visited them. When they had entertained 
the Federal and State blouses of Parliament, numbers of members 
had told him how much they enjoyed the visit, and how pleased 
they were at all they saw. The day was perfect, and the Gardens 
in perfect order, and the visit passed off most satisfactorily. He 
again thanked the meeting cordially for the trust they had 
reposed in him by his re-election. 
Mr. C. M. Officer moved that Mr. Godfrey and Major Purchas be 
elected to the office of Vice-Presidents for the ensuing year. Both 
gentlemen named were members of the Council of the Society of 
many years standing, and both had already taken a keen interest in 
the Society’s affairs, and he was sure would continue to do so. He 
had great pleasure in proposing their election. 
The Hon. Senator R. W. Best seconded the motion. He would 
endorse all his friend Mr. Officer had said. Both gentlemen were 
